Cheyenne Ancestors Displaced in 1800s; Now He’s Leading Colorado’s Indigenous Land Back Movement – Colorado Public Radio

Rick Williams wants more than just land acknowledgements. These acknowledgements, often heard at events, recognize that the land once belonged to Native tribes before settlers arrived. Williams, an Oglala Lakota citizen with Cheyenne heritage,...

Wyoming man arrested on 22 counts of Animal Cruelty

LARAMIE COUNTY, Wyo. -- On Friday, October 10, Michael Ohern was arrested and booked into the Laramie County Detention Center on 22 counts of Felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. This was a joint investigation by Animal Control and LCSO...

The D Brief: Senate passes NDAA; US troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire; Guard enters Memphis; AUSA preview; And a bit more.

In a 70-20 vote, the Senate passed its $925 billion defense bill Thursday, a month after House lawmakers passed their $893 billion version of the bill. “Armed Services committees will now attempt to negotiate a compromise bill that can pass by the...

Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 20; election prep going well, director says

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 municipal election is Monday, Oct. 20. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 28. As those dates approach, Wyoming County is well-prepared for the looming election, county Election...

California governor signs laws establishing safeguards over AI chatbots

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the US state would establish regulatory safeguards for social media platforms and AI companion chatbots in an effort to protect children. In a Monday notice, the governor’s office said Newsom had...

Warden Named at Wyoming State Penitentiary

The Wyoming Department of Corrections announced the appointment of Walter “Brick” Tripp as Warden of the Wyoming State Penitentiary, effective Oct. 27. Warden Tripp began his corrections career in 1989 and has more than 30 years of experience...

Wyoming Loses Nuclear Microreactor Plant To Tennessee Relocation

Radiant Nuclear has abandoned its plan to build a microreactor manufacturing facility in Wyoming, a proposal that included storing spent nuclear fuel onsite. The decision, announced in October 2025, came after facing significant public opposition...

Panel advances legislation restricting sexual content in Wyoming library books

Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. A Wyoming legislative panel on Monday endorsed a bill that would dictate where libraries shelve certain...

Government shutdown impacts local programs

The government shutdown, which began on October 1, is now entering its second full week and its effects are being felt top-down. In Wyoming, a number of state offices for federal agencies remain either closed or operational with skeleton crews....

Military Ammunition Amnesty Day helps people safely dispose of ammo on Wednesday

Military Ammunition Amnesty Day is coming up for those in the Cowboy State looking to safely get rid of ammo. On Oct. 15, the Wyoming National Guard will provide an opportunity to turn in ammunition anonymously. Unexploded ordinances and munitions...

We Aren’t Finished in Gaza, U.S. Military Contractors Say

The shooting may have stopped for now — but the armed U.S. military veterans who once patrolled aid distribution sites in Gaza say they are ready and willing to return to work. Amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of a controversial,...

Iowa joins coalition backing Tennessee law to protect children from social media

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm. The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive...

Cheyenne Shelter Takes in Over 75 Animals From Dire Situation

The Cheyenne Animal shelter is caring for more than 75 animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, small birds, and even a goat, who were found living in horrific conditions next to dead animals at a Cheyenne-area property Friday morning....

Radiant scraps Wyoming nuclear microreactor manufacturing facility

Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Radiant Industries has scrapped its proposal to build a nuclear microreactor manufacturing facility...

Thousands of Wyomingites are leaving food assistance on the table. 

CASPER — More than 31,000 potentially eligible households in Wyoming are not using food assistance benefits. Some of the individuals refuse benefits because of the stigma, others simply find the application process too difficult to navigate. The...

Port: Wyoming is gonna drink North Dakota's milkshake

MINOT — Carbon capture and storage is central to North Dakota's prosperity going forward. Unfortunately, the blinkered, horseshoe-shaped politics of opposition to carbon capture and carbon pipelines could end up taking the state in a different...

Wyoming Law Officials are Trying to Find a Suspicious Individual

A Wyoming police department is asking the public to help find a suspect. The Cheyenne Police Department says this man may have information about a series of burglaries from apartment laundry rooms. In each case, washing machines and dryers are...

GOP Governors Ask Feds to Bar Abortion Funding

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has spearheaded a coalition of 10 Republican governors in formally asking the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to revoke Planned Parenthood’s eligibility under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. The...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Politicos should embrace fiscal responsibility as priority

We all live with choices and priorities, especially keeping our fiscal house in order at home or with business. Having a budget. Living within our means. Avoiding excessive debt. Making adjustments and tough choices when necessary. That is except...

Wet Weather Returns To Southeast Wyoming, Drying By Wednesday

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is predicting cloudy, wet weather for se Wyoming into tomorrow, with warmer, drier weather by midweek. The agency posted the following on its website: ''A powerful low across the West Coast and a...